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Happy Caturday! More lion cubs in the first comment section.
Lionesses give birth to 2-3 cubs at a time. Usually, a couple females give birth around the same time. The cubs are then raised together, sometimes nursing communally.
Lioness with cubs are vulnerable to predators like hyenas, leopards, and black-backed jackals, cubs have a 60-70% mortality rate. They are sometimes trampled by large animals like buffaloes. Furthermore, when another group of male lions takes over a pride, they kill all the cubs so they can sire their own with the lionesses.
Female cubs stay with the group as they age. At around two years old, they become capable hunters. But young males are forced out of the pride at that age. They form bachelor groups and follow migrating herds until they are strong enough to challenge male lions of other prides. In general, a group of males stays in power in the pride for around three years before another bachelor group takes it over. – Wikipedia
The Rome "Gazometro" (gasometer) is in background. Now dismissed, it was built on 1936 and is capable of 200000 cubic meters.
Capable of holding their breaths for up to 20 minutes, Muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus) are highly adapted to live in and around water. For instance, their fur is waterproof, with a grid-like guard layer protecting the soft and cozy underfur from the course wear of the outer layer of fur. Their lips actually close behind their incisors, allowing them to gnaw plant material underwater without getting a mouthful of pond. These predominantly vegetarian creatures live in elaborate burrows that they dig under the water in riverbanks. These excavated tunnels lead to dry chambers and air vents that are typically calculated to come up in shrubs, so as not to be found!
Photograph made by Amanda Lacy.
When we want to see a Turkey Vulture we usually look skyward where they can be seen soaring in wobbly circles riding the thermal currents with their wings raised in a shallow "V" position searching the ground for dead carcasses.
They have an extremely keen sense of smell necessary to locate carrion since the section of their brain that processes odors is so very large. Because they seem to readily accept humans they are often seen hunting roadsides, landfill sites and farmers fields.
The stomach acid of these birds is so acidic they are capable of digesting almost anything. Their practice of cleaning up carcasses helps us to keep a healthy ecosystem for if the carcasses were left to accumulate and rot diseases would be allowed to spread. They can digest carcasses tainted with rabies, tuberculosis and anthrax without getting sick.
The astonishing fact is this species that stands 2.5 feet tall with a wingspread of 6 feet weighs only about 3 pounds.
This adult bird is approaching a carcass that other birds have been feeding on and left.
Indoors with sunlight. Edited in Fujifilm's raw converter and in Luminar. I still think, concerning image quality, that the X-Pro1 with its 16MP sensor is quite capable of standing up to its more powerful successor models. At least when shooting in monochrome, the X-Pro1 is still a good choice.
You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path. Aim high. Behave honorably. Prepare to be alone at times, and to endure failure. Persist! The world needs all you can give.
E.O. Wilson
It takes about 5 /7 weeks from hatching before the young are capable of flying, but before this time the owlets will start exploring the world outside the nest, this behaviour is known as "branching".
It's so exciting to watch these tawnies, I have spent so much time watching them instead of getting my chores done I am so way behind with everything, I promise I will catch up with you all very soon :)
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Species: Haematopus ostralegus,
The bird still lives up to its name, as it is one of the few wading birds that is capable of opening oysters at all. There are three races breeding in western Europe, central Eurasia, Kamchatka, China, and the Western coast of Korea. A group of oystercatchers are known as a "parcel" or "stew" of oystercatchers.
Important to know: Iguanas are capable of severely injuring people, other animals and themselves when their body language messages are not recognized. Most iguanas clearly sign that trouble is ahead. They nod their head and wave their dewlap side to side.
The dewlap is a fold of loose skin hanging from the neck or throat of an animal, like a cow. Iguanas use their dewlap to communicate. First, an extended dewlap can simply be a greeting. An extended dewlap is often used to say hello to another creature during mating and most generally as a territorial sign. Second, it can be a form of protection. A threatened iguana may extend its dewlap to intimidate a predator into thinking it is much larger than it is. Third, an extended dewlap may be a sign that the iguana is trying to adjust its temperature. An extended dewlap on an iguana basking in the sun is quite normal. It may be catching sun to warm up or catching a breeze to cool off. So it's important to consider "the big picture" when reading an Iguana's body language.
Parts of an iguana... www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=Up3IVbC...
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... they are quite capable of feeding themselves!
The starling clean up crew know exactly what to do as soon as a table is vacated at Felixstowe's View Point Cafe!
The bush stone-curlew or bush thick-knee is a large, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Australia. Its favoured habitat is open plains and woodlands, where it stalks slowly at night in search of invertebrates such as insects. Its grey-brown coloration is distinguished by dark streaks, its eyes are large and legs are long. It is capable of flight, but relies on the camouflage of its plumage to evade detection during the day; the bush curlew adopts a rigid posture when it becomes aware of an observer. Both sexes care for two eggs laid on the bare ground, usually sited near bush in a shaded position or next to a fallen branch.
These particular ones were in a carpark and don't seem to be scared of people or even cars.
Le geai est capable d'imitations parfaites, la plus connue étant celle de la Buse variable.
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The jay is capable of perfect imitations, the best known being that of the Common Buzzard.
Deep in the Woodcrest shops in Homewood, IL, BCOL 4626 sits awaiting repairs on a damaged cylinder that failed en route while it led CN M340 about 10 days prior. While they may be aging, and their days are getting short thanks to their odd body style, they still get the same love that all CN units get from the capable shop hands that CN employs at the vast shop facilities.
Time has not been kind to the cosmetic appearance of Soo Line GP30 712. Faded paint and oxidation notwithstanding, the 23 year old EMD is still fully capable of performing its duties, in this case, switching the yard at Gladstone, Michigan.
I know I have said it before but it just amazes me what nature is capable of. Walking miles in this canyon, seeing what nature has done was just mesmerizing. This is one fall expample of what I saw and captured!! Kris...
Seacow Head, PEI
I was completely awestruck by this particular area of the island. A couple hundred yards behind me is the Seacow head lighthouse (which will likely show up in my photostream at some point) but if you walk past it and along the small cliff edge for a little bit you can find a spot to scramble down to the shoreline and then further along and this is the view that greets you.
I could not do this area justice in a photo. I tried. But it's something like being on the surface of mars. If mars had a liquid ocean. And oxygen. And an atmosphere capable of sustaining life. And a temperate climate. Look, I know the analogy has unravelled but I'm already committed to it, ok?
The setting sun turns both the iridescent seaweed-like stuff and the red cliffs electric. Every 20 feet felt like a completely new angle on the scene. There are so many nooks and eddies that both capture the water but also make this eerie "sploook" sound on each incoming wave and then that sound gets echoed off the cliff side to your right and then mingles in with the next wave...and the next sound...and on and on.
I could have photographed this area for days just seeing how the light changed throughout. Geez, I think I could have just sat here for days and got lost in it all.
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Beginning life as a long wheel-base chassis sold in 1930, and then given a Murphy-bodied Town Car, for Vera Montgomery of New York City, NY. The car was later sold to Vladimir de Radevsky of Paris, who (in 1935) tasked the coachbuilder Graber with re-bodying the car. The update included new instruments, modified suspension, and a design which represented the aerodynamic ideals of the era.
In 1934 the town-car was shipped to Duesenberg's agent in Paris, E.Z. Sadovich. He in turn brought the car to Swiss coach-builder Graber to have it fitted with a more spectacular body. Graber discarded the original body and shortened the chassis to the length of the standard short wheelbase J. The new body sculpted for the car was a stylish Cabriolet, constructed almost entirely from aluminium. The interior was also very spartan to make it one of the lightest Duesenbergs of its type. Chassis 2254 J-312 is believed to be the only survivor of three Duesenbergs clothed by Graber.
The Duesenberg Model J was produced in Indianapolis from 1929 until 1937. It was powered by a 420 cubic inch double-overhead-cam engine, which produced 265 horsepower normally and 320 horsepower with the addition of the centrifugal supercharger. It was capable of 104 mph in second gear and a top speed of 130 mph. There were 480 cars sold that received custom coachwork, tailored to the individual whims of each owner with no two Duesenberg's exactly the same. A top of the line Duesenberg could cost $20,000 at a time that a new Auburn sedan could be bought for $1,000 or a Model A for under $500. The Coachwork was left to the discretion of the buyer. The cost of the rolling chassis was around $8,000 and usually included all mechanical components, dashboard, radiator grill, and other essentials.
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We no longer understand how God can fill the world with himself. For people of Western societies, the world has gradually become empty of meaning. . . . Gone is the intelligence of love capable of grasping the truth and beauty of creation from its origins, from God who contains it and nourishes it with himself. Instead, it has been replaced by a skeptical and cold rationality that moves among things without penetrating into their deepest roots.
-Chiara Lubich, Essential Writings (Hyde Park, NY: New City Press, 2007), 213.
...Somewhere over the rainbow...
Enchantment is COMING SOON!! Sneak peek at some new poses w/bubble prop by oOo Studio inspired by the good witch, Glinda from The Wizard of Oz!
Full credits soon...
After yesterday we saw what impressive "structures" nature is capable of, and only with the help of water and air, today we'll take a look at what great things she can create on a small scale.
On the one hand, we see this in the snowflakes, which, when viewed at high magnification, are absolute masterpieces. On the other hand, we also find them in winter ice paintings, one of which I found on one of my windows yesterday morning. The section you see here is approx. 5-6 cm high.
And even though I had to take photos through three panes of glass, and the sharpness is of course severely affected, the fascinating thing about these structures can still be clearly seen.
I wonder what force ensures that it was precisely these elements that came into being here. This always seems like pure magic to me.
Nachdem wir gestern gesehen haben, zu welchen imposanten "Bauwerken" die Natur im Stande ist, und das nur unter Zuhilfenahme von Wasser und Luft, schauen wir uns heute an, was sie im kleinen für großartige Dinge erschaffen kann.
Zum einen sehen wir diese bei den Schneeflocken, welche, mit hoher Vergrößerung betrachtet, absolute Meisterwerke sind. Zum anderen finden wir sie aber auch in solchen winterlichen Eismalerein von denen ich gestern früh eine an einem meiner Fenster gefunden habe. Der Ausschnitt, den Ihr hier seht, ist ca. 5-6 cm hoch.
Und auch wenn ich durch drei Glasscheiben fotografieren musste, und die Schärfe dadurch natürlich stark beeinträchtigt wird, ist das faszinierende an diesen Strukturen doch deutlich zu sehen.
Ich frage mich welche Kraft dafür sorgt, dass es gerade diese Elemente waren, die hier entstanden sind. Das erscheint mir immer wie pure Magie.
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Gymnadenia odoratissima (Orchidaceae) 176 22
Gymnadenia odoratissima is far less frequent and widespread than its close relative Gymnadenia conopsea but is nonetheless tolerant of a range of calcareous habitats where it can be found individually or in low densities but over a wide area. It can occur uncommonly in low lying damp meadows and on hillsides as far north as Belgium and the Baltic states but is most frequently encountered at higher altitudes from France as far east as Russia. In the European mountains it is a true Alpine, capable of enduring altitudes up to 2700 meters, keeping company with the hardiest of Vanilla Orchids.
It can often be found growing alongside the Fragrant Orchid, Gymnadenia conopsea and hybridization is frequent, sometimes forming populations with intermediate characteristics. Distinguishing the two species is reasonably straightforward but requires close inspection of the spur which in G. odoratissima is approximately the length of the ovary. In Gymnadenia conopsea the spur is often in excess of twice this length and consequently more clearly visible. Typically Gymnadenia odoratissima is a less sturdy plant with a shorter, laxer inflorescence of small flowers that are rarely as strongly colored as those of its cousin. Coloration is however highly variable, ranging from white to yellow, pink and even mauve but invariably in subtle, pastel shades.
Source: Orchids of Britain and Europe
Important to know: Iguanas are capable of severely injuring people, other animals and themselves when their body language signals are not recognized. Most iguanas clearly sign that trouble is ahead. They nod their head and wave their dewlap side to side. The dewlap is a fold of loose skin hanging from the neck or throat of an animal, such as a cow.
Iguanas use their dewlap to communicate. First, an extended dewlap can simply be a greeting, away to say hello to another creature during mating but most generally as a territorial sign. Second, it can be a form of protection. A threatened iguana may extend its dewlap to intimidate a predator into thinking it is much larger than it is. Third, an extended dewlap may be a sign that the iguana is trying to adjust its temperature. An extended dewlap on an iguana basking in the sun is quite normal. It may be catching more sun to warm up or a breeze to cool off. So it's important to see "the big picture" when reading Iguana body language.
Parts of an iguana... www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=Up3IVbC...
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL
...and self-inflicted environmental catastrophes,
are capable of destroying humanity and entire civilizations.
If I look at the Middle East or Ukraine, it can also be called an attempt at genocide.
Until The End Of The World (iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live In Paris / 2015 / Remastered 2021)
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The Great Photographic Gear Myth (and the Rise of Tog-Lite)
Modern photography has a terrible secret: most of the gear is a waste of time, money, and spinal health. It doesn’t improve your photos—it improves your anxiety. While you’re standing at the door wondering which lens, bag, backup bag, and emergency bag to take, the light has changed, the moment has passed, and your dog has fallen asleep.
When I go out to take photos, I take my camera. Also a coat, a hat, boots, and the dog. That’s it. I’ve heard of photographers so mentally stressed about gear choices that they forget to take the actual camera. This is not a workflow; this is a cry for help.
Enter Tog-Lite: a revolutionary concept for taking half good photos some of the time, with no preparation and absolutely no unnecessary expense.
Lesson One: The Tripod
Tripods are confidence crutches for people who don’t trust their legs. For the Tog-Lite initiation, imagine yourself carrying it to a cliff and throwing it heroically into the sea. (Metaphorically, of course. Please don’t litter.) Feel the freedom. Use your body. Or a rock. Or just accept a bit of blur and call it “mood.”
Lesson Two: Filters
Filters are shiny discs of regret. The true Tog-Lite practitioner symbolically tramples them into a muddy hole. Diehards will retrieve them, wipe them clean, and proudly announce they’ve created a “natural brown grad,” faintly scented with cow-based authenticity.
Lesson Three: Flash Guns
External flash: a bulky invention designed to frighten wildlife and strangers. The flash built into your camera is already in the right place, perfectly paired, and just as capable of ruining photos—without extra batteries.
Lesson Four: Remote Triggers
No. The battery is always flat, the signal never works, and by the time it fires, the moment is gone. Also, you have arms.
Lesson Five: Camera Bags
Empty it into a ditch (again, symbolically), eat any emergency snacks, then discard the bag. If your camera needs a suitcase, it doesn’t want to go outside with you.
So get your Tog-Lite today.
Save weight. Save effort. Save money.
Deliver half good photos some of the time—and enjoy yourself the rest of it.
Bittersweet is a semi-woody herbaceous perennial vine, which scrambles over other plants, capable of reaching a height of 4m where suitable support is available, but more often 1–2m high. The leaves are 4–12cm long, roughly arrowhead-shaped, and often lobed at the base. The flowers are in loose clusters of 3–20, 1–1.5cm across, star-shaped, with five purple petals and yellow stamens and style pointing forward. The fruit is an ovoid red berry about 1 cm long, soft and juicy, with the aspect and odour of a tiny tomato, and edible for some birds, which disperse the seeds widely.However, the berry is poisonous to humans and livestock, and the berry's attractive and familiar look make it dangerous for children.
Back from the vacation in Madeira! :)
On the last day of our vacation AIDAnova, 5th biggest cruise ship the world arrived at the port of Funchal. This shot was taken in the night blue hour when light conditions are superb to reflect the majesty of this vessel. Dimension are unbelievable...length is 337m with 185k gross tonnage, capable to host 6600 passengers!
If you like this photo, your faves, comments and observations are more than welcome!
But NO AWARDS, NO BANNERS, NO IMAGES, NO GROUP REFERENCES where you saw it, please.
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"I knew you were
You were gonna come to me
And here you are
But you better choose carefully
'Cause I, I'm capable of anything
Of anything and everything
Make me your Aphrodite
Make me your one and only
But don't make me your enemy (enemy)
Your enemy (your enemy), your enemy
So you wanna play with magic?
Boy, you should know what you're fallin' for
Baby, do you dare to do this?
'Cause I'm coming at you like a dark horse (hey)"
Katy Perry - Dark Horse ft. Juicy J
Head: LeLutka
Body: Maitreya Lara
Hairs: DOUX - Cynthia
Top: eXxEsS : Top No.10
Skirt: eXxEsS : Leather Skirt No.2
Jewellery: [AlternatiVe] -Selena FP
Tattoo: Dappa
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BG: Sexy Girl - Bi - Bz - (1 - 5) Black Magic
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is a two-seat sports car that was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1954 to 1957 as a gullwinged coupé and from 1957 to 1963 as a roadster. The 300 SL traces its origins to the company's 1952 racing car, the W194, and was equipped with a mechanical direct fuel injection system that significantly increased the power output of its three-liter overhead camshaft straight-six engine.
The 300 SL was capable of reaching speeds of up to 263 km/h (163 mph, not too shabby!), earning it a reputation as a sports car racing champion and making it the fastest production car of its time. The car's iconic gullwing doors and innovative lightweight tubular-frame construction contributed to its status as a groundbreaking and highly influential automobile.
The designation "SL" is an abbreviation of the German term "super-leicht," meaning "super-light," a reference to the car's racing-bred lightweight construction. The 300 SL was introduced to the American market at the suggestion of Max Hoffman, Mercedes-Benz's United States importer at the time, who recognized the potential demand for a high-performance sports car among American buyers. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL remains a highly sought-after classic car and is celebrated for its performance, design, and technological advancements.
Between 1954 - 1957 1400 coupes were produced.
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NOVA ZELANDA, Aotearoa B/N 2023
First Church is a prominent church in the New Zealand city of Dunedin. It is located in the heart of the city on Moray Place, 100 metres to the south of the city centre. The church is the city's primary Presbyterian church. The building is regarded as the most impressive of New Zealand's nineteenth-century churches, and is listed by Heritage New Zealand as a Category I structure.
Earlier structures:
Prior to the construction of the church, smaller earlier buildings had been used by the congregation, but the rapid rise in the city's population meant that a larger, more permanent structure was necessary.
The original First Church stood close to the former beach in the city's lower High Street. This was a rough, weatherboard building, erected very quickly, and capable of holding some 200 people. It was opened in September 1848, within six months of the arrival of the city's first permanent European settlers from Scotland. So hasty was the construction of the building that early congregations had to remain standing, as seating was not installed until three months later.
A stone church was built in 1850 which expanded and extended the original structure, doubling its capacity. This building not only served as a church, but, in the city's early days, was also a school, public lecture hall, and served as the Otago Provincial Council chambers. The building was utilitarian, and may have only ever been intended as a temporary solution, as plans for a more stately building were being mooted as early as 1856. After construction of the permanent church, the 1848 and 1850 buildings were used as a wool store, but were destroyed by fire in 1865.
From 1864 a third structure ("The Interim Church") was used, on a site above the previous buildings on Dowling Street. A sturdy wooden structure on a stone base, it had seating for 600, and was used until the present building was ready for use in 1873. The wooden building was dismantled and moved to Fryatt Street, where is served as a tram workshop; part of the original stone foundations on Dowling Street are still visible adjoining a city council car park.
Construction:
The current church stands on the stump of Bell Hill, a major promontory which initially divided the heart of Dunedin in two. In the city's early years, gold was discovered inland, resulting in rapid growth in the city. The hill became a massive obstacle to the development of Dunedin, and a decision was made by the Otago Provincial Council to make a substantial excavation into the hill. This resulted in a cutting through which one of the city's main streets, Princes Street, now passes, and the reduction of the height of Bell Hill by some 12 metres (40 ft). Much of the excavated soil and stone was used in the reclamation of land which now forms the Southern Endowment of South Dunedin. The church's site, on a promontory of what is left of the hill, commands views to the south across Queen's Gardens towards the Otago Harbour and South Dunedin.
The building, in decorated Gothic style, was designed in 1862 by Robert Lawson, who also designed the city's Knox Church, which has a similar tower. Lawson had won a competition for the design of the church from among six entrants.[7] Construction was delayed after the decision to reduce Bell Hill, with the foundation stone being laid in May 1868 by Dr. Thomas Burns, and was officially opened on 23 November 1873, by which time Burns, its champion, had already died.[3] The church is dominated by its multi-pinnacled tower crowned by a spire rising to 56.4 metres (185 ft). The spire is unusual as it is pierced by two-storeyed gabled windows on all sides, which give an illusion of even greater height. Such was Lawson's perfectionism that the top of the spire had to be dismantled and rebuilt when it failed to measure up to his standards. It can be seen from much of central Dunedin, and dominates the skyline of lower Moray Place, and has a capacity of over 1000.
The expense of the building was not without criticism. Some members of the Presbyterian synod felt the metropolitan church should not have been so privileged over the country districts where congregants had no purpose designed places of worship or only modest ones. The Reverend Dr Burns's championship of the project ensured it was carried through against such objections.
The building:
The rear of the building, as seen from Queens Gardens, shows the true architecture and extravagant European basilica-like quality of the church, which shocked its early congregation.
The mausoleum of William Larnach and family, in Dunedin Northern Cemetery, New Zealand, is a miniature replica of First Church.
Externally, First Church successfully replicates the effect, if on a smaller scale, of the late Norman cathedrals of England. The cathedral-like design and size can best be appreciated from the rear. There is an apse flanked by turrets, which are dwarfed by the massive gable containing the great rose window. It is this large circular window which after the spire becomes the focal point of the rear elevations. The whole architectural essay appears here almost European. Inside, instead of the stone vaulted ceiling of a Norman cathedral, there are hammer beams supporting a ceiling of pitched wood and a stone pointed arch acts as a simple proscenium to the central pulpit. Above this diffused light enters through a rose window of stained glass. This is flanked by further lights on the lower level, while twin organ pipes emphasise the symmetry of the pulpit.
At 56.4 metres (185 ft), the spire makes the building one of the tallest in the South Island, and it was the island's tallest building until the construction of ChristChurch Cathedral, Christchurch was completed in 1881. It again held that rank briefly from 1888, after the latter building was damaged by an earthquake. The church is currently the city's tallest building, and the fourth tallest building in the South Island (after Pacific Tower, the Forsyth Barr Building, and Rydge's Hotel, all in Christchurch).
The building is constructed of Oamaru stone, set on foundations of basalt breccia from Port Chalmers, with details carved by Louis Godfrey, who also did much of the woodcarving in the interior. The use of "cathedral glass", coloured but unfigured glass pending the donation of a pictorial window for the rose window is characteristic of Otago's 19th-century churches, where donors were relatively few reflecting the generally "low church" sentiments of the place. Similar examples can be found in several of Lawson's other churches throughout Otago.
Other notable features of the building include stained glass windows dedicated to those fallen in war and to the Otago Mounted Rifles. For many years, the church housed a 1908 Norman & Baird organ, though this was replaced in 1983 by a digital organ by Allen. A full set of eight change-ringing bells, cast by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, was installed in 1975 and are rung by members of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Bellringers. At that time the only such set in a Presbyterian church outside the United Kingdom and claimed to be the southernmost ring of bells in the world.[9][10] A large bell on a pedestal stands outside the church, sent from Scotland in 1851. Also located in the grounds in front of the church is a memorial plaque to Dr. Burns. The entrance gates to the church feature two lamps which started life as Edinburgh street lamps, another connection to the homeland of many of the city's first settlers.
A miniature of the church was created by Lawson in the city's Northern Cemetery as a family tomb for noted early Dunedinite William Larnach.
Regular Sunday services are held in the church in English (10.00am), Cook Island Maori (12.00 Noon), and Samoan (2.00pm). The church is also used for a variety of both religious and secular civic and cultural events within the city.
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You're full and fully capable
You're self sufficient and needless
Your house is fully decorated
And I salute you for your courage
And I applaud your perseverance
And I embrace you for your faith in the face of adversarial forces
And I support you in your trusting
And I commend you for your wisdom
And I'm amazed by your surrender
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Jackals and coyotes (sometimes called the "American jackal" are opportunistic omnivores, predators of small- to medium-sized animals and proficient scavengers. Their long legs and curved canine teeth are adapted for hunting small mammals, birds, and reptiles, and their large feet and fused leg bones give them a physique well-suited for long-distance running, capable of maintaining speeds of 16 km/h (9.9 mph) for extended periods of time. Jackals are crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk.
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The Bugatti Type 57 was introduced at the Paris motor show in October 1933. Fitted with a newly engineered, jewel-like straight-eight DOHC engine, Bugatti’s powerplant design would endure throughout the Type 57 production with few modifications. This all-new model was capable of maintaining a 60-mph average on the often mediocre roads of the period, and Jean Bugatti later boasted that he had completed a 270-mile trip from Molsheim to Paris in less than 3 1/2 hours. Approximately 700 Type 57s were made from 1934 to 1939, when production ceased at the outbreak of WWII. But in the years before the war, well-heeled enthusiasts and drivers flocked to buy this paragon of fast road cars, enticed by its sharp handling, powerful and smooth engine, and impeccable road manners.
The engine, itself a thing of beauty, is an iconic mechanical sculpture today. Camboxes, which were hand-scraped in a bright-cut pattern by factory artisans, concealed the dual overhead camshafts driven by helical-tooth gears at the rear of the block. The remarkable result was more than the sum of its parts: eight decades later, the Bugatti Type 57 ranks as one of the most significant automobiles of all time.
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3,245 CC DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Single Twin-Choke Stromberg UUR2 Carburetor
Roots-Type Supercharger
160 BHP at 5,000 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Bugatti-Lockheed Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Solid-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Rear Live Axle with Reversed Quarter-Elliptical Leaf Springs
🇫🇷 Il existe 20 papillons différents du genre Hamadryas. Ces papillons communément appelés Crackers, les mâles sont capables de produire un son percussif semblable au crépitement d'une poêle à frire. On pense que cette capacité inhabituelle sert à s'accoupler ou à éloigner les rivaux. Mais ,notre spécimen ....Hamadryas Iaodamia, ou papillon de la nuit étoilée, est unique dans ce genre parce qu'il est le seul de son espèce à ne pas produire ce craquement universellement identifié.
Le nom commun "Nuit étoilée" est dérivé du célèbre tableau de Vincent van Gogh. Il suffit d'observer ce papillon majestueux pour se rendre compte de sa ressemblance. Sa coloration dorsale est communément colorée par des taches de différentes tailles qui ressemblent beaucoup à l'écorce, mais certaines ont une coloration semblable à celle de la nuit étoilée.
🇬🇧 There are 20 different butterflies in the genus Hamadryas. Commonly known as Crackers, the males of these butterflies are capable of producing a percussive sound similar to the crackling of a frying pan. This unusual ability is thought to be used for mating or to ward off rivals. But our specimen ....Hamadryas Iaodamia, or Starry Night Butterfly, is unique in this genus because it is the only one of its kind not to produce this universally identified crackling sound.
The common name "Starry Night" is derived from the famous painting by Vincent van Gogh. You only have to look at this majestic butterfly to realise how similar it is. Its dorsal coloration is commonly coloured by spots of various sizes that closely resemble bark, but some have a colouration similar to that of the starry night.
🇪🇸 Existen 20 mariposas diferentes del género Hamadryas. Comúnmente conocidos como Crackers, los machos de estas mariposas son capaces de producir un sonido percusivo similar al crepitar de una sartén. Se cree que utilizan esta inusual capacidad para aparearse o para ahuyentar a sus rivales. Pero nuestro espécimen ....Hamadryas Iaodamia, o mariposa de la noche estrellada, es único en este género porque es el único de su especie que no produce este sonido crepitante universalmente identificado.
El nombre común "Noche estrellada" procede del famoso cuadro de Vincent van Gogh. Basta con observar a esta majestuosa mariposa para darse cuenta de su parecido. Su coloración dorsal está comúnmente coloreada por manchas de diversos tamaños que se asemejan mucho a la corteza, pero algunas tienen una coloración similar a la de la noche estrellada.
🇩🇪 Es gibt 20 verschiedene Schmetterlinge der Gattung Hamadryas. Diese Schmetterlinge werden gemeinhin als Crackers bezeichnet. Die Männchen sind in der Lage, einen perkussiven Ton zu erzeugen, der dem Knistern einer Bratpfanne ähnelt. Es wird angenommen, dass diese ungewöhnliche Fähigkeit zur Paarung oder zur Abschreckung von Rivalen dient. Aber ,unser Exemplar ....Hamadryas Iaodamia, oder Sternennachtfalter, ist in dieser Gattung einzigartig, weil er der einzige seiner Art ist, der nicht dieses universell identifizierbare Knacken erzeugt.
Der gebräuchliche Name "Sternennacht" ist von dem berühmten Gemälde von Vincent van Gogh abgeleitet. Ein Blick auf diesen majestätischen Schmetterling genügt, um die Ähnlichkeit zu erkennen. Seine Rückenfärbung ist üblicherweise durch unterschiedlich große Flecken gefärbt, die der Rinde sehr ähnlich sind, aber einige haben eine ähnliche Färbung wie die Sternennacht.
🇮🇹 Il genere Hamadryas comprende 20 farfalle diverse. Conosciuti comunemente come Cracker, i maschi di queste farfalle sono in grado di produrre un suono percussivo simile allo scoppiettio di una padella. Si pensa che questa insolita capacità venga utilizzata per l'accoppiamento o per allontanare i rivali. Ma il nostro esemplare ....Hamadryas Iaodamia, o farfalla della notte stellata, è unico in questo genere perché è l'unico della sua specie a non produrre questo suono scoppiettante universalmente identificato.
Il nome comune "Notte stellata" deriva dal famoso dipinto di Vincent van Gogh. Basta osservare questa maestosa farfalla per rendersi conto della sua somiglianza. La sua colorazione dorsale è comunemente colorata da macchie di varie dimensioni che ricordano da vicino la corteccia, ma alcune hanno una colorazione simile a quella della notte stellata.
Gustav Klimt, 1909.
Belvedere Palace
Wien
The Kiss is an iconic artwork measuring 180 by 180 centimeters, whose ornamental character was enhanced by Klimt with gold and silver.
The work represents two life-size lovers kissing amidst a shower of gold and nature that covers them from top to bottom. According to a contemporary rumor, the couple depicted in "The Kiss" are the artist himself and his lifelong partner Emilie Flöge. The scene depicted a strong love capable of resisting everything, which will unite the two lovers forever.
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*Anyone who can see the beautiful things, is because they have beauty inside them*
(Gustav Klimt)
General Watkins Conservatin Area
Scott County Missouri
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With good reason. This mama bear had 2 cubs with her in the tree and they seemed capable of tiring out anybody.
Designed and Manufactured by the famous Lamborghini company in Italy, the Pier View Ferris Wheel stands 70 feet tall. With 18 Gondolas capable of holding 6 people each, at capacity, over 100 people can enjoy the ride, and the views, at once.
During the winter months the wheel goes on tour. It can be seen, and ridden, at Sheffield Christmas Market, before returning to Llandudno Pier in early Spring.
Summer
After a good days walk what better way to relax than a walk down the riverside (Nidd) from Pateley Bridge to the village of Glasshouses (just over a mile). Many trees on the riverside are suffering from Ash Dieback and is tragic to see
As you approach the village water from the Nidd is diverted to create this mill pond. There is a good variety of tame waterfowl willing to greet you
The water was use to power a wheel at a mill a little further down the river. The old twine mill, on the banks of the Nidd, was constructed between 1812 and 1814. The mill was used to produce flax, then hemp and latterly, rope.
The dam still exists and is capable of storing 10,000,000 imperial gallons of water. The dam is not used to power a waterwheel anymore, but is used for recreational purposes; fishing, skating in winter and water sports in summer
The F-TYPE Coupé is the definitive Jaguar sports car - the most dynamically capable, performance-focused sports car that Jaguar has ever produced. 328
Sparrowhawk - Accipiter Nisus
Though it is a predator which specialises in catching woodland birds, the Eurasian sparrowhawk can be found in any habitat and often hunts garden birds in towns and cities. Males tend to take smaller birds, including tits, finches, and sparrows; females catch primarily thrushes and starlings, but are capable of killing birds weighing 500 g (18 oz) or more.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk is found throughout the temperate and subtropical parts of the Old World; while birds from the northern parts of the range migrate south for winter, their southern counterparts remain resident or make dispersive movements. Eurasian sparrowhawks breed in suitable woodland of any type, with the nest, measuring up to 60 cm (2.0 ft) across, built using twigs in a tree. Four or five pale blue, brown-spotted eggs are laid; the success of the breeding attempt is dependent on the female maintaining a high weight while the male brings her food. The chicks hatch after 33 days and fledge after 24 to 28 days.
The probability of a juvenile surviving its first year is 34%, with 69% of adults surviving from one year to the next. Mortality in young males is greater than that of young females and the typical lifespan is four years. This species is now one of the most common birds of prey in Europe, although the population crashed after the Second World War. Organochlorine insecticides used to treat seeds before sowing built up in the bird population, and the concentrations in Eurasian sparrowhawks were enough to kill some outright and incapacitate others; affected birds laid eggs with fragile shells which broke during incubation. However, its population recovered after the chemicals were banned, and it is now relatively common, classified as being of Least Concern by BirdLife International.
The Eurasian sparrowhawk's hunting behaviour has brought it into conflict with humans for hundreds of years, particularly racing pigeon owners and people rearing poultry and gamebirds. It has also been blamed for decreases in passerine populations. The increase in population of the Eurasian Sparrowhawk coincides with the decline in House Sparrows in Britain. Studies of racing pigeon deaths found that Eurasian sparrowhawks were responsible for less than 1%. Falconers have utilised the Eurasian sparrowhawk since at least the 16th century; although the species has a reputation for being difficult to train, it is also praised for its courage. The species features in Teutonic mythology and is mentioned in works by writers including William Shakespeare, Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Ted Hughes.
Male Eurasian sparrowhawks regularly kill birds weighing up to 40 g (1.4 oz) and sometimes up to 120 g (4.2 oz); females can tackle prey up to 500 g (18 oz) or more. The weight of food consumed by adult birds daily is estimated to be 40–50 g (1.4–1.8 oz) for males and 50–70 g (1.8–2.5 oz) for females. During one year, a pair of Eurasian sparrowhawks could take 2,200 house sparrows, 600 common blackbirds or 110 wood pigeons. Species that feed in the open, far from cover, or are conspicuous by their behaviour or coloration, are taken more often by Eurasian sparrowhawks. For example, great tits and house sparrows are vulnerable to attack. Eurasian sparrowhawks may account for more than 50% of deaths in certain species, but the extent varies from area to area.
Males tend to take tits, finches, sparrows and buntings; females often take thrushes and starlings. Larger quarry (such as doves and magpies) may not die immediately but succumb during feather plucking and eating. More than 120 bird species have been recorded as prey and individual Eurasian sparrowhawks may specialise in certain prey. The birds taken are usually adults or fledglings, though chicks in the nest and carrion are sometimes eaten. Small mammals, including bats, are sometimes caught but insects are eaten only very rarely.
Borneo
They can leap distances of up to 5 metres from tree to tree.
They are capable of swimming 20 meters underwater.
IUCN lists proboscis monkeys as Endangered.
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Important to know: Iguanas are capable of severely injuring people, other animals and themselves when their body language alerts are not recognized. Most iguanas clearly sign that trouble is ahead. They nod their head and wave their dewlap side to side.
The dewlap is a fold of loose skin hanging from the neck or throat of an animal, like cattle. Iguanas use their dewlap to communicate. First, an extended dewlap can simply be a greeting. An extended dewlap is often used to say hello to another creature during mating and most generally as a territorial sign. Second, it can be a form of protection. A threatened iguana may extend its dewlap to intimidate a predator into thinking it is much larger than it is. Third, an extended dewlap may be a sign that the iguana is trying to adjust its temperature. An extended dewlap on an iguana that's basking in the sun is quite normal. It may be catching more sun to warm up or catching a breeze to cool off. So it's important to see "the big picture" when reading Iguana body language.
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL
This mink was going for a run on this fourth day of spring. There was still lots of thin ice on Costello Creek in Algonquin Park to keep him above water. I wish I was as confident and capable walking on the ice! There was lots of it on the streets in the Ottawa region.
It looks as if this raven is chewing the photographer out big time, but in reality, it was calling out to another raven close by that was interested in it's food. The raven is capable of spending the long cold winters in Alaska. One can see ravens at -50f searching for food and living their normal life.
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation). Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and Northrop, the F/A-18 was derived from the latter's YF-17 in the 1970s for use by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The Hornet is also used by the air forces of several other nations, and since 1986, by the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.
The F/A-18 has a top speed of Mach 1.8 (1,034 knots, 1,190 mph or 1,915 km/h at 40,000 ft or 12,200 m). It can carry a wide variety of bombs and missiles, including air-to-air and air-to-ground, supplemented by the 20-mm M61 Vulcan cannon. It is powered by two General Electric F404 turbofan engines, which give the aircraft a high thrust-to-weight ratio. The F/A-18 has excellent aerodynamic characteristics, primarily attributed to its leading-edge extensions. The fighter's primary missions are fighter escort, fleet air defense, suppression of enemy air defenses, air interdiction, close air support, and aerial reconnaissance. Its versatility and reliability have proven it to be a valuable carrier asset, though it has been criticized for its lack of range and payload compared to its earlier contemporaries, such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat in the fighter and strike fighter role, and the Grumman A-6 Intruder and LTV A-7 Corsair II in the attack role.
The Hornet first saw combat action during the 1986 United States bombing of Libya and subsequently participated in the 1991 Gulf War and 2003 Iraq War. The F/A-18 Hornet served as the baseline for the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, its larger, evolutionary redesign.
The Brown bear (or Ursus arctos) is a species which is scattered over various habitats, although it generally prefers to live in dense forests, alpine tundras and river valleys.
Brown bears are the largest existing carnivores: the Kodiak bears of Alaska, for example, is capable of reaching 600 kg, and only the polar bear is larger than it.
The wide geographic distribution of this bear, covering three continents, is due to the fact that this is an omnivorous animal which is capable of exploiting all natural resources.
It is an intelligent animal which makes use of any experience it has had.
Despite its kindly and placid appearance, its independent, nomadic and solitary character, it is not to be trusted.
Its variable ans unpredictable character make it a dangerous animal.
It hibernates in hideaways or caves which are difficult to reach and has an especially well-developed sense of smell and hearing.
Their cubs well about 400 g at birth, in the middle of winter.
The mother is responsible for caring for them, showing a strong maternal instinct which includes aggressive behaviour (if their cubs are disturbed).
Play is an important part of the life of bears, in both juveniles and among adults...
The brown bear feeds on plant and animal matter: bulbs, fungi, insects, mammals, fish and even carrion.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates that there may currently be about 200,000 brown bears in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
OSO MARRÓN, ZOO DE MADRID, 2019
El oso pardo (o Ursus arctos) es una especie que se encuentra dispersa en diversos hábitats, aunque generalmente prefiere vivir en densos bosques, tundras alpinas y valles fluviales.
Los osos pardos son los carnívoros más grandes que existen: el oso Kodiak de Alaska, por ejemplo, es capaz de alcanzar los 600 kg, y sólo el oso polar es más grande que él.
La amplia distribución geográfica de este oso, abarcando tres continentes, se debe a que se trata de un animal omnívoro capaz de explotar todos los recursos naturales.
Es un animal inteligente que aprovecha cualquier experiencia que haya tenido.
A pesar de su apariencia amable y plácida, su carácter independiente, nómada y solitario, no es de fiar.
Su carácter variable e impredecible lo convierten en un animal peligroso.
Hiberna en escondites o cuevas de difícil acceso y tiene un olfato y un oído especialmente desarrollados.
Sus cachorros pesan unos 400 g al nacer, en pleno invierno.
La madre es la encargada de cuidarlos, mostrando un fuerte instinto maternal que incluye comportamientos agresivos (si se molesta a sus cachorros).
El juego es una parte importante de la vida de los osos, tanto en juveniles como entre adultos...
El oso pardo se alimenta de materia vegetal y animal: bulbos, hongos, insectos, mamíferos, peces e incluso carroña.
La Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN) estima que actualmente puede haber unos 200.000 osos pardos en el mundo. (Fuente: Wikipedia)
Rarely seen in the US, Gabriel Voisin's very unique luxury cars reflected his aeronautical background, and stand out from the crowd in many ways beyond his wonderful very Art Deco Eagle mascot. Voisin, a French aviation pioneer and the creator of Europe's first manned, engine-powered, heavier-than-air aircraft capable of a sustained flight. During World War I the company founded by Voisin became a major producer of military aircraft, notably the Voisin III. Subsequently, he switched to the design and production of luxury automobiles under the name Avions Voisin. His early cars were some of the finest luxury vehicles in the world, with unique technical details. Many of them won in competition.
In 1919 he started producing cars using Knight-type sleeve valve engines. A former student of the Fine Arts School of Lyon and an enthusiast for all things mechanical since his childhood, Voisin's uncompromisingly individual designs made extensive use of light alloys, especially aluminum. One of the company's most striking early designs was the Voisin Laboratoire Grand Prix car of 1923; one of the first cars ever to use monocoque chassis construction, and utilizing small radiator-mounted propeller to drive the cooling pump. The characteristic Voisin style of 'rational' coachwork he developed in conjunction with his collaborator André Noel. Noel prioritized lightness, central weight distribution, capacious luggage boxes and distinctively angular lines. The 1930s models with under-slung chassis were strikingly low.
In the early 1930s, Gabriel Voisin could not pay all of his draughtsmen any more and a young creative engineer named André Lefèbvre quit, recommended by Gabriel to Louis Renault. Lefèbvre finally entered Citroën where he led three particularly significant car projects: the Traction Avant, the 2CV and the DS, using a lot of Gabriel's lessons, so his design ideas spread throughout the French Auto industry.
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